Welshpool has been gripped by a dramatic police chase this afternoon after a passing police helicopter was deployed in chasing suspected Tesco shoplifters.
The helicopter was answering another call in Llanerfyl and was due to return home when it was redeployed to Welshpool where a foot and vehicle pursuit was taking place at 3.25pm.
Staff had chased suspected shoplifters out of the store but lost sight and police picked up the trail. A police insider told us that up to three suspects have now been arrested.
Earlier this afternoon, police units were deployed to the Llanerfyl area where two suspected burglars were arrested. Unconfirmed reports state that one tried to evade arrest by entering a river but was met by a police dog whilst getting out.
Both incidents are not thought to be connected.
PICTURE: Reader Roman May captures the police chopper on the trail of suspected thieves this afternoon.